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David S. Brown

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
New York , NY 10022
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CRD#: 2804612
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Professional summary

David Sanford Bryson Brown is a registered financial professional currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in New York , New York.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2025 - Present

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 575 Lexington Avenue 30th Floor, New York , NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 285573
New York , NY
Past

February 6, 2018 - October 31, 2024

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Greenwich, CT
Past

January 20, 2009 - November 9, 2011

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 5, 2008 - November 28, 2008

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 2005 - June 5, 2008

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1998 - May 24, 2005

GAM SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25631
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1996 - July 23, 1997

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(4/25/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/25/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/28/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/28/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/28/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/29/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(4/25/2025)
RR
Missouri
(4/25/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/28/2025)
RR
New York
(4/25/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/25/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/25/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/29/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/25/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/25/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/17/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/7/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VD
VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: , 8-69854

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone number
(484) 840-3701
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Company Information

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573New York , NY 10022

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